The average train between Shelton and Branford takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Shelton to Branford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Shelton and Branford. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shelton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Branford at 4:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Bridgeport and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shelton to Branford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Shelton to Branford. However, there are services departing from Shelton station and arriving at Branford station via Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Shelton to Branford train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Derby-Shelton station.
Shelton to Branford train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at New Haven station.
The distance between Shelton and Branford is 23.6 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Derby-Shelton to Branford via Bridgeport and New Haven in around 1h 47m.